Table 3

Estimated whole time equivalent (wte) numbers of clinical nursing staff required for the two models for neonatal care with average bed occupancies of 70–90%, Trent region: BAPM 2001 standards

Average bed occupancyRegional nursing staff requirement (wte)
Three lead centresSix lead centres
70%647.9627.8
75%633.5613.4
80%607.6587.5
85%599.0584.6
90%578.9558.8